Arthur Tompkins
The Arthur Tompkins is a very strong gin sour, herbal and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a sour glass.
- 3 min
- Sour glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 41 out of 100
- Sweet
- 38 out of 100
- Fruity
- 44 out of 100
- Herbal
- 61 out of 100
- Boozy
- 94 out of 100
How to make an Arthur Tompkins
To make an Arthur Tompkins, shake with ice and strain into a sour glass: 2 oz gin, ½ oz Grand Marnier and ⅓ oz lemon juice. Garnish with lemon peel.
You'll need
- Gin2 oz
- Grand Marnier½ oz
- Lemon juice⅓ oz
- Lemon peelgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Chill a sour glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add gin, Grand Marnier and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled sour glass.
- 6
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Arthur Tompkins questions
What does an Arthur Tompkins taste like?
Mostly herbal and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 28% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Arthur Tompkins?
About 28% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between an Arthur Tompkins and an A1?
Both use gin, Grand Marnier and lemon juice. The A1 uses grenadine. Both are shaken, but the Arthur Tompkins goes in a sour glass and the A1 in a cocktail glass.
Should an Arthur Tompkins be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Can I make Arthur Tompkinses in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz gin, 3 oz Grand Marnier and 2 oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Add 3⅓ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve an Arthur Tompkins in?
A sour glass.